Deforestation in the Amazonian Region

Bring awareness to deforestation in the Amazon because the effects of
deforestation in the Amazon have a worldwide effect. Geography is the study of places and the
relationships between people and their environments. According to National Geographic, deforestation
is “human-driven and natural loss of trees—deforestation—affects wildlife,
ecosystems, weather patterns, and even the climate” and this makes it
relevant to the study of geography.
During my research, I expect to find shocking details, but I hope to
also find the most effective ways to battle deforestation in the Amazon and
bring awareness to this issue.
Below is an outline of how to organize the project.

Who is being impacted?
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Indigenous people
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Locals
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Flora & Fauna
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Ecosystem/Wildlife
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Climate
Underlying causes:
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Cattle Ranching
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Small-Scale Agriculture
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Industrial Agriculture
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Fires
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Loggers
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Mining Operations (gold)
Who is at fault?
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“the Amazon Rainforest is enduring a
near-constant onslaught from ranchers, farmers, loggers, and land-grabbers”
Moriyama, V. (2021, November 19). Amazon deforestation: Causes, effects, facts,
and; how to stop it. Sentient Media.
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Lack of regulations on land usage and lack of
enforcement on regulations
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Consumers of goods
What is being done to help combat the issue?
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How consumers can help (being mindful)
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Protecting the land (land regulations)
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Stopping illegal mining and logging
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Nonprofit Organizations

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